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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1997
Page
2
Northern Israel witnessed its worst military air disaster as two CH-53 helicopters collided five miles from the Lebanon border killing 73 soldiers. The incident followed hit and run attacks by Hezbollah on Israeli positions in southern Lebanon.
Lily Tomlin leveraging her Edith Ann persona to raise funds for early childhood programs. The comic figure is described as embodying truth, assisting in a charity drive led by Tomlin.
Financial markets show tempered growth with the Dow rising to 6833.48 as economists debate Fed actions. Analysts expect the Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged at 5.25 percent in the near term while many predict possible rate increases by March or May. Strong entities include the Fed, Dow Jones, and Norwest.
Republicans pressed to turn Clinton’s address into action toward a balanced budget with tax relief. Senate debate on a constitutional balanced budget amendment opens as Clinton urges unfinished business including welfare reform and campaign finance reform. GOP leaders stress deeds over words and await Clinton’s follow through next week.
Washington The Army signals a possible reevaluation of training men and women together since 1974 as a task force probes sexual misconduct allegations. Gen. Dennis Reimer says findings will guide whether equal training remains best for the United States Army amid recent rape charges and investigations involving senior leaders.
The Aiken Standard provides office hours 8 30 am to 5 30 pm Monday through Friday with a switchboard at 648 2911 plus reader contact details for editors. Subscription options include 2 95 per delivery, 26 85 for 3 months, 107 40 yearly and various county and other mail rates.
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